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FRANCIS KAMBIA

Nairobi

Summary

A result-driven professional with aspiring progressive career in the field of Telecommunication. I have relevant experience having worked in different organizations and currently working as a Rollout manager. I have acquired a high degree of versatility, endurance and experience in my professional work having worked in various organizations in different countries. I desire to work within a challenging and rewarding environment, which will give me an opportunity to utilize my acquired skills, apply my academic knowledge that leads to both personal and organizational growth to international standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD Implementation Manager

ERICSSON Tanzania
11.2022 - Current
  • Lead the rollout of the MOD project 2000 sites within 1.5 years, 400 5G new deployment
  • Overall project planning, ASP budget, internal resource requirements and implementation activities with the Project Manager
  • Handle both the RAN sites and transmission deployment
  • Handle ASP compensation / Work orders and CRs in the project
  • Handle Daily Project operations and Daily reports to customer and Ericsson Management.

LEAD Implementation Manager

ERICSSON KENYA
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Lead Rollout delivery for Airtel Kenya modernization Project_Scope being swap sites/ New sites and New controllers (BSC & RNC)
  • Organize and coordinate the planning, resource requirements, and implementation activities with the Project Manager, Customer, Resources and Suppliers
  • Handle both the RAN sites and controllers deployment
  • Handle ASP compensation / Work orders and CRs in the project
  • Handle Daily Project operations and Daily reports to customer and Ericsson Management.

LEAD Implementation Manager

ERICSSON BOTSWANA
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Lead Rollout delivery for Orange Botswana according to the customer specifications, also, mentor the local IM and supervisors
  • Organize and coordinate the planning, resource requirements, and implementation activities with the Project Manager, Customer, Resources and Suppliers
  • Handle implementation questions and problems from own organization, Suppliers and Customer.

LEAD Implementation Manager

ERICSSON TANZANIA
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Lead Rollout delivery for Airtel Tanzania transmission project according to the customer specifications, also, mentor the ASPs and supervisors
  • Organize and coordinate the planning, resource requirements, and implementation activities with the Project Manager, Customer, Resources and Suppliers
  • Handle implementation questions and problems from own organization, Suppliers and Customer
  • Handle work orders and compensation issues when there are deviations
  • Contribute in evaluating to sourcing in technical and quality standards in selection of suppliers and resources
  • Introduce new products and methods toward suppliers and resources
  • Updating Erisite and reporting progress on daily basis
  • Check BOQ, ZZMAT and request materials accordingly.

LEAD Implementation Manager

ERICSSON BOTSWANA
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Lead Rollout delivery for Orange Botswana according to the customer specifications, also, mentor the local IM and supervisors
  • Attend weekly governance meetings with the customer – Prepare the slides and present to the customer on Project progress/risks etc
  • Organize and coordinate the planning, resource requirements, and implementation activities with the Project Manager, Customer, Resources and Suppliers
  • Handle implementation questions and problems from own organization, Suppliers and Customer
  • Handle work orders and compensation issues when there are deviations
  • Introduce new products and methods toward suppliers and resources.

Project Manager

RIPPLES COMMUNICATIONS
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • RAN installations and commissioning
  • End to end implementation, survey, material delivery, installation, integration and acceptances for the NOKIA equipment, Airtel Project
  • Telecom Implementation modernization of existing Radio/MW sites on LTE TDD/FDD site solutions
  • Sites solution technical MOP preparation & getting the implementation done on agreed standards
  • Installation/commissioning/Integration/Acceptance of e-NodeB TDD/FDD sites
  • Directly responsible to deliver the agreed Nokia Quality levels under strictly following H&S standards
  • IPM updates for real-time project deliverables precisely on each milestone achievement
  • Responsible to deliver the modernization project from scratch till PAC/FAC.

SENIOR IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER

ERICSSON TANZANIA
03.2009 - 11.2018
  • RAN deployments and Rollouts
  • In charge of installations and Commissioning; Transmission, GSM, LTE and WCDMA
  • Mentor ASPs and ensure quality works done
  • Delegate duties to ASPs and Supervisors and report to the CPM/Customer/KAM.

SERVICES ENGINEER/PROJECTS TEAM LEAD

COMTEC NETWORKS LIMITED
03.2006 - 02.2009
  • Installation, commissioning and Maintenance of different vendor products
  • Including Minilink TN HC E, Ericsson RBSs, Marconi OMS products, Marconi radio LH and 155E

Implementation Manager/ Acting project Manager

Zantel Tanzania Evolution (2016-2018) /TIGO MILLICOM
  • Attend weekly governance meetings with the customer – Prepare the slides and present to the customer on Project progress/risks etc
  • Organize and coordinate the planning, resource requirements, and implementation activities with the Project Manager, Customer, Resources and Suppliers
  • Handle implementation questions and problems from own organization, Suppliers and Customer
  • Handle work orders and compensation issues when there are deviations
  • Contribute in evaluating to sourcing in technical and quality standards in selection of suppliers and resources
  • Introduce new products and methods toward suppliers and resources
  • Coordinate IE works in the project collate the Survey reports from ASPs and submit them to GSC for SID production
  • Assure that the Customer approves and accept implementation work, act on any outstanding item and follow up on the progress
  • Mentor resources on integration/supervision and installation
  • Plan and follow up on quality assurance
  • Identify and sell to the customer new opportunities
  • Advise on solutions
  • Prepare Scope of works, BOQ and quotes towards the customer requirements
  • To ensure the project is executed according to the Ericsson project management model which is PROPS-C Model
  • Raise WO (PO) in the ASP tool and issue the POs to the Vendors
  • Equipment and material management via warehouse systems, tracking the faulty claims and maintain the SLAs.

Implementation Manager

Gabon Airtel LTE & Modernization Rollout (2015-2016)

Implementation Manager

Smile Nigeria LTE Rollout (2013-2015)

Implementation Manager

Orange Botswana 3G Rollout (2012 – 2013)

RBS6000 Troubleshooter and Integrator

Orange Botswana 3G (2012)

Implementation Manager

MTN Rwanda 3G Rollout (2012)

Implementation Manager

Airtel Rwanda: Rollout phase 1 (2011-2012)

Implementation Manager

Airtel Zambia: Backbone Clean up – Minilink TN (2011)

Site Supervisor

AIRTEL Tanzania : New sites & expansion(2011)

Implementation Manager/ ASP mentor

AIRTEL Tanzania : New sites & expansion / Marconi Backbone (2011)

ASP mentor

Tigo Rwanda : New SITES (2011)

Site Supervisor

AIRTEL Uganda : New sites & expansion (2011)

Site supervisor and RBS integrator

Moov Ivorycoast : RBS integration and expansion (2010)

Site supervisor and RBS integrator

MOOV Togo : RBS intergation and 1800 expansion (2010)

RBS Integrator

MTN CONGO B : RBS Integration -2216 and 2111 (2010)

Quality Auditor

MTN UGANDA: Marconi LH and OMS 1200/1600 (2010)

Quality Auditor

AIRTEL Tanzania : Marconi LH and Minilink TN

Integrator

SAFARICOM KENYA: Marconi LH and OMS 1200/1600 (2010)

Site supervisor

Gabon Moov : RBS 2216 1800 expansion / Minilink TN installation (2010)

Site supervisor

Central Africa republic RBS 2216 swap (2010)

Site supervisor

Tigo Rwanda Network Rollout. (2009-2010)

Education

Advanced Diploma in Telecommunication & Electronics Engineering -

Railway Training Institute
01.2005

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Thika High School
01.2000

Skills

  • Excellent knowledge in RAN networks
  • Supporting technical teams
  • Training in commissioning and maintenance
  • Strong transmission network planning/operations background
  • Analytical skills
  • Recognizing areas of weaknesses
  • Making recommendations to management
  • Key technical SPOC in projects
  • Engineering and technology skills
  • Managing teams
  • Forecasting and managing risks
  • Controlling scope, time, and budget
  • Commitment to team environment dynamics
  • Contributing expertise
  • Project Planning
  • Project Leadership
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Budget Control

Skillsabilities

Excellent knowledge in RAN networks (Multivendor system). Able to support technical teams to deliver and train them in commissioning and maintenance of different vendor equipment. I have Strong transmission network Planning/operations background., I can recognize areas of weaknesses requiring improvements and make recommendations to the management for consideration, approval and implementation. I have worked in most project as the key technical SPOC in projects., Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services., In my role as a Rollout manager, my daily duty is to manage, guide and train ASP and ARP team to deliver the project. Key strength is to forecast and manage risks while controlling scope, time and budget of the project implementation., Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow any directives at appropriate times.

Professionaltrainingscertifications

  • 01/2019, MPR and Nokia Radio installation and commissioning training
  • 03/2018, LFP Global leadership program for professionals
  • 04/2017, Senior implementation manager certification (JS6)
  • CUBE module 1 and 2 for Project Managers
  • 11/2016, Senior implementation manager certification (JS5)
  • 2016, Integrated management for leaders training
  • 2016, Project managers fundamentals
  • 2011, ASP certifier /Mentor Course
  • 2010, RBS6000 Training
  • 2009, PROPS-C for project managers
  • 2009, Marconi LH planning, operations and maintenance
  • 2009, Mini-link TN setup and commissioning
  • 2009, WCDMA systems
  • 2009, QASIS system/Tower climbing and safety
  • 2009, Solaris systems
  • 2007, Harris Radio system planning, commissioning and maintenance
  • 2008, Fiber splicing /testing and maintenance

Biodata

A result-driven professional with aspiring progressive career in the field of Telecommunication. I have relevant experience having worked in different organizations and currently working as a Rollout manager. I have acquired a high degree of versatility, endurance and experience in my professional work having worked in various organizations in different countries. I desire to work within a challenging and rewarding environment, which will give me an opportunity to utilize my acquired skills, apply my academic knowledge that leads to both personal and organizational growth to international standards.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/12/82
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Kenyan
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Wycliffe Oluoch, General Manager, Comcraft Engineering services, +254733917777, wycliffeoluoch@gmail.com
  • George Rabar, Customer Project Manager, Market Middle and Eastern Africa (MMEA), P.O. Box 66201-00800, Nairobi, Kenya, (KE) +254 731000428, george.rabar@ericsson.com
  • Echezona Ozumba, Network Program director, Ericsson Nigeria, +234 8032006077, echezona.ozumba@ericsson.com

Hobbies and Interests

Travelling, socializing and music

Timeline

LEAD Implementation Manager

ERICSSON Tanzania
11.2022 - Current

LEAD Implementation Manager

ERICSSON KENYA
09.2020 - 10.2022

LEAD Implementation Manager

ERICSSON BOTSWANA
07.2020 - 09.2020

LEAD Implementation Manager

ERICSSON TANZANIA
02.2020 - 05.2020

LEAD Implementation Manager

ERICSSON BOTSWANA
09.2019 - 12.2019

Project Manager

RIPPLES COMMUNICATIONS
12.2018 - 08.2019

SENIOR IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER

ERICSSON TANZANIA
03.2009 - 11.2018

SERVICES ENGINEER/PROJECTS TEAM LEAD

COMTEC NETWORKS LIMITED
03.2006 - 02.2009

Implementation Manager/ Acting project Manager

Zantel Tanzania Evolution (2016-2018) /TIGO MILLICOM

Implementation Manager

Gabon Airtel LTE & Modernization Rollout (2015-2016)

Implementation Manager

Smile Nigeria LTE Rollout (2013-2015)

Implementation Manager

Orange Botswana 3G Rollout (2012 – 2013)

RBS6000 Troubleshooter and Integrator

Orange Botswana 3G (2012)

Implementation Manager

MTN Rwanda 3G Rollout (2012)

Implementation Manager

Airtel Rwanda: Rollout phase 1 (2011-2012)

Implementation Manager

Airtel Zambia: Backbone Clean up – Minilink TN (2011)

Site Supervisor

AIRTEL Tanzania : New sites & expansion(2011)

Implementation Manager/ ASP mentor

AIRTEL Tanzania : New sites & expansion / Marconi Backbone (2011)

ASP mentor

Tigo Rwanda : New SITES (2011)

Site Supervisor

AIRTEL Uganda : New sites & expansion (2011)

Site supervisor and RBS integrator

Moov Ivorycoast : RBS integration and expansion (2010)

Site supervisor and RBS integrator

MOOV Togo : RBS intergation and 1800 expansion (2010)

RBS Integrator

MTN CONGO B : RBS Integration -2216 and 2111 (2010)

Quality Auditor

MTN UGANDA: Marconi LH and OMS 1200/1600 (2010)

Quality Auditor

AIRTEL Tanzania : Marconi LH and Minilink TN

Integrator

SAFARICOM KENYA: Marconi LH and OMS 1200/1600 (2010)

Site supervisor

Gabon Moov : RBS 2216 1800 expansion / Minilink TN installation (2010)

Site supervisor

Central Africa republic RBS 2216 swap (2010)

Site supervisor

Tigo Rwanda Network Rollout. (2009-2010)

Advanced Diploma in Telecommunication & Electronics Engineering -

Railway Training Institute

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Thika High School
FRANCIS KAMBIA